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St James’s Piccadilly, The Sixteen and the Genesis Foundation have joined forces in a five-year partnership celebrating the power of music to inspire, connect and bring people together. Discover extraordinary performances, new music and opportunities for the next generation of musicians.
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St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
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Saturday 7 November 11am
“Pianists go on a lifetime’s search for the heart of this music, but Ke Ma is already closer than many, & quicker than most.” The Arts Desk
Relaxed Saturday Live
These 45 minute concerts are designed to be even more accessible to all. Don’t worry if your kids are prone to sing along and no need to think you need to sit bolt upright throughout when trying out this new live music experience — you’re free to wander in and out as the mood takes you.
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Whether £5 or any amount you’re able to give. Donations can be made in cash in the basket on your way out, or by tap donation at the machines at our exits. Your generosity helps support our cultural events and charitable services. Thank you.
Free admission | Donations welcome
Programme
A relaxed concert with an omakase-style programme, inspired by the Japanese concept of leaving the selection to the artist. The music will be introduced as the concert unfolds taking the audience on a musical journey enjoying pieces by composers such as Scarlatti, Chopin and more.
Artist bio
Chinese-born pianist Ke Ma studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, graduating with a Master’s degree with Distinction and the prestigious DipRAM award. She subsequently received her Doctorate in Music (DMus) from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2025.
Ke has won prizes at international piano competitions, including First Prize at the Concours International de la Ville de Maisons-Laffitte in France, First Prize at the Shenzhen Piano Competition in China, and Third Prize at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition in Germany.
She made her Wigmore Hall debut under the auspices of the Kirckman Concert Society and has performed extensively across the UK, Europe, China and the United States. As a concerto soloist, she has appeared with orchestras including the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, Sichuan Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Concerto Orchestra, Tapiola Sinfonietta and the Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra.
Her discography includes the solo album Chopin: Preludes, Op. 28 & Other Works, alongside recordings for Champs Hill Records with violist Timothy Ridout, which received critical acclaim in Gramophone. Her performance at York Minster, where she became the first Chinese pianist to appear at the historic venue, was featured on BBC television’s Look North.
Alongside her performing and recording career, Ke maintains a particular interest in contemporary repertoire and cross-cultural musical exploration.
www.kemapianist.com
